Spurs lead league in local TV ratings, despite 21.5% drop

The Spurs dominated local television ratings for a second straight season, although their numbers dropped by 21.5 percent from last season.

The Sports Business Journal reported in its annual check of NBA teams and their local television ratings that the Spurs had an 8.00 average rating for their games on FOX Sports Southwest with 70,000 average households watching the game.

The Spurs’ rating was significantly above Miami, which was at second place with a 6.59 average rating and Oklahoma City at 6.58.

Here’s a look at leaders and the bottom feeders, according to the SBJ’s figures.